5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a | Digital Trends

Everyone loves a bargain, and it’s hard to argue that the Google Pixel 8a is anything but. With a flagship processor and one of the best phone cameras around, the $499 smartphone has the specs to make it a steal. But Google hasn’t just crammed great hardware into the phone, as it also has one of the cleanest implementations of Android 14, all of Google’s current AI roster, and an incredible seven years of software updates to boot. It’s a cheap phone that can go the distance, and one we are more than happy to recommend.ContentsGoogle Pixel 8OnePlus 12RSamsung Galaxy A35Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)Nothing Phone 2But it’s not perfect. The battery is a little weak, as is its charging ability — and the less said about the cheap-feeling plastic body, the better. So even though it’s a strong phone, there are a number of alternatives that could pull your eyes away from Google’s latest midrange phone.Recommended VideosHere are five phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 8a.Related5 tablet...